Winter Storm — Eastern, Central and Southern Searcy County Higher Elevations, Arkansas

2023-01-24 to 2023-01-25 · Eastern, Central and Southern Searcy County Higher Elevations, Arkansas

Event narrative

An estimated 14.5 inches of snow fell near Kay.

Wider weather episode

A major winter storm brought heavy wet snow to the northwest half of Arkansas. Under the extreme weight of this snow, trees and powerlines were knocked down, putting over 100,000 Arkansans in the dark. The greatest of impacts were located across the higher elevations of the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains. Snowfall amounts of 6 to 12 inches were common with several locations receiving more than one foot. A heavy cold rainfall was noted over the southeastern half of Arkansas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1067353. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.